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A list of drought tolerant or xerophytic plants for xeriscaping in South Africa

Water feature and pond building for biginners

How to design and build a garden water feature and pond system. The following is...

October is Roses Month

  October is Roses month where the rewards of your winter pruning, spraying and feeding...

Caring and growing tips for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

A general guide to caring for Kalanchoe blassfeldiana. Below is a brief discussion on caring...

Baobab as a Bonsai tree

The Baobab as a bonsai The baobab is truly a remarkable tree. If these magnificent...

Caring Tips For A Bonsai Tree

    Bonsai Tree Care It is a big misconception to many people with regards...

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula)

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula) Venus flytraps, the most well-known of all carnivorous plants, are native...

Picking and choosing plants – how to choose plants that will thrive in your garden

Choosing plants for the garden often puts people in a quandary. ‘I’m not a proper...

Matching the right plants with the right pots and containers

Keep these tips in mind when matching plants with pots and containers Decide where the container...

Planting up mixed containers and window boxes for instant effect

Create an instant effect with containers and window boxes flowering plants in season densely planted in containers or window boxes are higher maintenance,...

How to transplant a Lemon tree

Interesting ways to grow and use Rosemary

A well-known culinary favourite this aromatic herb has long been used in both the medicinal...